Sermons on Being Transformed:

A Claim, A Job, A Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

Being a responsible disciple of Christ Jesus and what that entails in our contemporary living is the theme of this sermon.

A Claim, A Job, A Promise – Matthew 28:11-20 Intro: A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double cream, sugar.” No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One With Each Other - Community Series

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 11, 2025

The second week of the Stewardship series talks about oneness in being together. This was also Mother's Day, so we saw how, being in a community, we can nurture and receive love from each other.

One with Each other Introduction:?Beloved, on this second Sunday of our stewardship series, we turn to a portrait of the early church from Acts 2—a church not just alive in faith, but interwoven in life. They met together, prayed together, gave generously, and broke bread in one another’s homes. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Acts 2:42-47

Lost And Found PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

Jesus sees, calls, and transforms the overlooked and broken, offering grace and belonging to all who respond to His invitation, no matter their past.

Friends, picture it with me: a crowded street in Jericho, hot dust swirling, elbows and shoulders jostling for a glimpse of a traveling Teacher. At the edge of that scene is a man who feels small in more ways than one. He has money that can buy him furniture but not friends, status that sparks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Jesus' Love, Undesirables

Thy Kingdom Come PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Explores understanding God's kingdom, the importance of spiritual kinship, and the humility required to follow Jesus, aiming for transformative, not just intellectual, engagement.

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. I am so glad to see each one of you here today, gathered together in the love and fellowship of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, united by the grace that has been freely given to us. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Topics: Kingdom Of God

Search Me, Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to invite God's transformative work in their lives through self-reflection, spiritual change, and surrender to God's Word.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ! It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of our Lord, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts to His Word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a particular passage of Scripture, a beautiful prayer nestled within the pages of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Topics: Self-Reflection

All Things Work Together For Good - Short Homily

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 28, 2016

Romans 8: 28-30 shares with us at least two truths: Our bad things, which are bad things, work together for good, and Our good things which are transforming cannot be lost. Full Message - "All Things - Work Together For Good / Predestined To Be Transformed " July 2020.

If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know.... .....that your life should be filled .... Filled to overflowing ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ..... in spite of .... The circumstance. The Scriptures clearly teach us.... that the joy of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35, Matthew 5:45, John 16:22, John 17:13, Romans 8:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Feeling The Burn From The Story

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 10, 2008

It is so common, it is so known, that we forget about the transformational power of the story of Christ. It is a sermon of allowing the story to burn again.

BURNING OF THE HEART THEME: DEEPING FAITH THROUGH A LOVE OF THE STORY. TEXT: LUKE 24:13-33 It was an hour and a half from the center of Dallas-Fort Worth. It was in a small little Texas town. The building was an old school house that was moved to function as a church building. It was my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 18, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of thankfulness, emphasizing its ability to change our perspective, relationships, and overall life experience. Key

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be gathered here once again in the house of the Lord, a place where hearts are mended, spirits are lifted, and souls are nourished. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, Psalm 147:7, Colossians 3:15, Philippians 4:12, Daniel 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Thankfulness, All Aspects, Lives

Loving The Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon explores how God's mercy, grace, and acceptance are revealed through Jesus Christ, transforming believers' understanding and relationship with Him.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy and a message burning with divine truth. As we gather in fellowship, let's turn our hearts and minds to the holy words of John 3:14-21. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Mercy, Grace, Acceptance

Benefits Of Belonging To A Home Group Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

There are some great benefits of being part of a home group. I hope these inspire you to join one.

THE BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED IN A CELL GROUP Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Christianity was never intended to be a solo ride. It finds its most fulfilling and wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace & Persecution

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Are you comfortable in being a follower of Christ? Countless Christians around the world face intense persecution for being followers of Jesus, but they're not alone. We share in the struggles of being a Christian. Why is that? Listen to Jesus' call to deny yourself and follow him.

Each year, a Christian organization called “Open Doors” publishes a list of the top 50 countries where Christians are most intensely persecuted for their faith. Physical violence, death threats, execution, imprisonment, rape, neglect, burning of homes, bombing of churches, abandoned by family, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt & Light Living Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2020

God enables us for 1) Being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:13a, 14), the problem if we are 2) Not being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:13b, 15), and 3) The Benefit of being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:16).

Matthew 5:13-16 [13] "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. [14] “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

The Power Of His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025

The power of Christ’s resurrection is the greatest force in the universe. It transforms lives, destroys the works of the devil, and guarantees our eternal victory.

THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death." – Philippians 3:10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Ephesians 1:19-20, John ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Voice Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 5, 2025

The voice of the Lord is the divine expression of His power, authority, and presence. It commands creation, directs His people, and transforms every situation.

THE VOICE OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 29:3-4 Key Verse: “The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.” (Psalm 29:4) Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:3; John 10:27; Isaiah 30:21; Exodus 19:19; 1 Kings 19:11-12 INTRODUCTION: The voice of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Got A Reason To Praise Him PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

Explores the boundless, enduring mercy of God, its manifestations in our lives, and the transformative power it holds for all who trust in Him.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we gather under the banner of His love, to bask in the radiance of His mercy. A mercy that is not just a whisper in the wind, but a resounding echo in our hearts, reverberating in every corner of our lives. It's not just a fleeting sentiment, ...read more

Topics: Mercy